Here is a vintage Piper Comanche with the
“bullet-proof” Lycoming 180. For those
not familiar with a Comanche, it’s an honest 4-place (1013 lb Useful Load) with
a roomy cabin, >150 MPH cruise, and >5 hr endurance (60 gal). A great cross-country aircraft! This Comanche 180, S/N 24-1171 (N6075P), was
donated to us (Wings of Hope Inc) in March 2016 and ferried to our airport,
KSUS (Chesterfield, MO) shortly after.
That was the last time it has flown.
Due to IRS donation rules, we could not sell it for 36 months. The last time the airplane was started was in
June 2017. We had to jump the battery at
that time and decided to remove the battery, to preclude any corrosion
issues. This month we hooked it up to
external power and it started right up. We performed a compression check. They were great (74, 72, 76, 73) and it has
chromed cylinders! 4,770 Total Time on the Airframe. The remanufactured engine (O-360-A1A, S/N RL-5416-36) has 2163 hr, only 679 hr since overhaul (Sep 1989). The McCauley propeller (2D36C14-B, S/N
611012) has 847 hr since overhaul (May 1987).
The last annual inspection was performed in September 2015. The recently bench-checked KX-155 NAV/COM
works great (w/8130-3 tag), the ADF ground tests OK but the Transponder is InOp.The Rudder Balance Kit (760-705) is installed, in
compliance with AD 72-22-05, as well as the Nose Gear Down Lock Spring kit
(761-082). We have all the logbooks and know of No Damage History! Here’s the link to the scans of the logbooks:here Exterior: Good to Fair, White with Red and Black
stripesInterior: Good, Red vinyl and cloth upholstery and
side panels, red carpet, installed May 2001Because of the work required to return this
aircraft to airworthy condition (detailed below), and our limited volunteer
maintenance staff, we are selling it “As Is, Where Is” and with NO
warranties of any kind.Below are the discrepancies identified on the 2016 ferry
flight and status of the recurring ADs: Pilot
Storm Window needs a new seal Auto-Pilot
(wing leveler) is InOp Cabin heat
control is stiff Cabin entry
door fresh air vent knob is missing Pilot side
fresh air vent needed to be taped closed Right flap
is catching between 10 degrees and full up No battery Windshield
has 2” diameter crazing above the defroster vents Recurring AD Status 68-13-03,
Fuel Cell Collapse: Inspection due in 29 hrs 75-12-06,
Fin Forward Spar: Inspection due in 29 hrs 77-13-21,
(A) Piper 782A Inspection due in 667 hrs 77-13-21,
(B) Bungee Replacement: Replacement due 79-20-10,
Aileron Nose Rib: Inspection due in 29 hrs 94-13-10,
Stabilator Torque Tube: Inspection due in 29 hrs 97-01-01
R1, was 95-20-7: MLG Side Brace Studs: Inspection due in 615 hrs 12-17-06: Stab
Horn Assy Cracks, inspection due in 96 hrsAirplane is sold “As
Is, Where Is”, with NO warranty expressed or implied. Remember,
when you are making a bid, YOU ARE
ACCEPTING and AGREEING TO A CONTRACT TO BUY! We have made our best attempt to reflect
accurate information, but all information is SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY THE BUYER . Any Pre-Buy
Inspections must be accomplished before the auction ends. We will provide a
list of local maintenance providers, if requested, that may be able to perform
the Pre-Buy Inspection for you. Payment Terms: A $2,000 non-refundable deposit (PayPal or Credit Card) must be received within
48 hours of Auction end. Balance (via Wire
Transfer) within 10 days of Auction end.
If these terms are not met we will move on to other bidders.Wings of Hope is the largest humanitarian aviation charity
in the world and the only one staffed primarily by volunteers. Purchasing this aircraft will support our
mission of changing and saving lives through the power of aviation. In the U.S., Wings of Hope provides medical
air transport services – free of charge – to those who need specialized
care. The organization provides similar
support to poor communities in Africa, Asia and Central and South America.We will allow the winning bidder to keep the airplane on our
ramp for up to 30 days after the auction end.
After that, the airplane will be towed to the Spirit of St Louis Airport
ramp where you can arrange monthly tie-down rental. Please direct any question to Mike @ 314-705-9250. Happy Bidding! Current date: 2019-05-10